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L. Osepashvili

The Symbolism of the Blissful Grigory Khandzteli's Clothes

(According to the Miniature of the 18th Century Manuscript)

The clothes of ecclesiastics were always strictly regulated. But from the beginning of post Byzantine period several changes are noticed. The 18th century Code of "Life of Saints" S-3269, p. 302 v. includes the miniature with the image of the Blissful Grigory Khandzteli. He is dressed in Archimandrite's clothes. During the research it turned out that elements of ecclesiastic and civil clothes were joined in the Holy Father's clothes.

 

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